Archive for September 18th, 2011

A Faylene Sky Sign to Tragic Hero Records

Former “Taste of Chaos Battle of the Bands” contest winners A Faylene Sky have just been signed to Tragic Hero Records. Make sure to watch the signing announcement video after the jump. “The six-piece aims to excite a variety of different emotions for any listener, and tell stories within lyrics that stimulate the imaginations of […]

STREAM: Jack’s Mannequin – Hostage

A new Jack’s Mannequin track entitled “Hostage” is currently streaming online. The song is from their third studio album People and Things which is set to release October 4 through Sire Records. You can check out the track after the jump and be sure to let us know your thoughts.

Help Ghost Thrower Find Their Missing Guitar

Ghost Thrower guitarist Ben Anderson has lost his LTD LP guitar and needs our help locating it. The group discovered the guitar was missing this weekend and posted the following message on Tumblr: “ben is missing his LTD LP. We believe it was stolen in Charlestown or Cambridge on Friday afternoon. Reward? Maybe. Please be […]

Ruff Ryders Avoid Their Taxes

Ruff Ryders, the Yonkers-based record label, reportedly owes more than $1 million for plastering NYC with 3,400 illegal posters. According the the NY Daily News the label has been cited as one of New York City’s greatest tax offenders. Finance Commissioner David Frankel recently announced intentions to collect from the label. Ruff Ryders, which started […]

Sinead O’Connor Will Not Commit Suicide

Sinead O’Connor is not in the best of spirits lately, however, she would like her fans to know that, despite openly sharing thoughts of suicide, she doesn’t actually plan on killing herself. Assurance came from the singer in an open letter on her official website, only 3 days after she issued a series of red-flag […]

Carnifex Post Fourth “Until I Feel Nothing” Webisode

The fourth and final studio video from Carnifex‘s recording sessions for Until I Feel Nothing has been posted for your viewing pleasure. The video documents vocalist Scott Lewis’ journey to record his heaviest vocal outing yet. Pick up Until I Feel Nothing when it hits stores on October 25 via Victory Records and check out […]

UTG PHOTOS: The Honda Civic Tour (9/13/11)

UTG photographer Kellie Gannon recently attended the Septmeber 13 stop of the Honda Civic tour and has returned with a slew of tremendous photographs. The photos, which feature Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and MAtt & Kim, can be found after the jump. Kellie, as well as the rest of the UTG photographers, are already busy […]

Rocky Loves Emily Update Fans, Stay In Shape

Rocky Loves Emily are in a weird place right now. Their debut full length has been recorded, but not released and to make matters worse, they aren’t on tour. So what’s a fun-loving pop band to do with all the time in the world? The answer is simple: Workout. Today, the members of RLE uploaded […]

Yelawolf & Slaughterhouse Perform In New York City

Yelawolf and the Slaughterhouse gang rolled through New York City’s Brisk Bodega Gallery to perform their high-energy set. Footage was taken of Yela performing his tracks “Hard White” and “You Ain’t No DJ,” while Slaughterhouse came through with their hits “Sound Off” and “Microphone.” Both of these artists brought the heat and showed NYC what […]

Your Demise European Tour Webisode

Your Demise have started up their new European webisode series, that shows the band heading out for their benefit gig for the Pukkelpop Festival, which left 6 people dead. The video shows the band performing their hardcore set, traveling and touring life outside of the venue. Watch by clicking through the jump and watch the […]

[New Column] Scene & Heard #1 – Gladiator

UTG is continuing to grow and evolve this week with the debut of another weekly column. Written by UTG critic Grace Duffy, Scene & Heard takes a look at the music that makes our favorite films so memorable. Whether it’s the 400-piece orchestra Christopher Nolan used for The Dark Knight, or the dozen or so […]

Hostage Calm Joining I Am The Avalanche On UK Tour

Hostage Calm have been confirmed as direct support for the upcoming UK tour for friends I Am The Avalanche. Nothing has been revealed in terms of routing or dates but be assured that they will be revealed in the near future. Are you excited about this upcoming tour? Let UTG know by commenting.